This Week In History

25 Years Ago

? Feb. 1, 1988: The General Assembly passed a joint resolution honoring the Woodrow Wilson Birthplace Foundation for 50 years of maintaining the presidential birthplace.

50 Years Ago

? Jan. 31, 1963: About 50 boosters met at Riverheads High School to hear reports of a drive to secure funds to meet their budget of $6,200.

75 Years Ago

? Jan. 28, 1938: The Augusta County Board of Supervisors failed to take action on plans presented by Daley Craig, Waynesboro architect, which would enlarge, revise floor plans and install a new heating plant in the Augusta County courthouse, after discussion of his proposition.

? Jan. 28, 1938: Estimated to take approximately 90 days in completion, landscaping and grading of grounds about the new Waynesboro High School began today when a force of 11 men directed by Frank Foster started work.

Source: The News Leader Archives

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This Week In History

Feb. 1, 1988: The General Assembly passed a joint resolution honoring the Woodrow Wilson Birthplace Foundation for 50 years of maintaining the presidential birthplace.